Parts of an Ecosystem

This is an example of...

• abiotic components

• biotic components

All of the nonliving parts of an ecosystem are __________.

• biotic

• biology

• abiotic

• geography

Organisms that breakdown all the dead plants and animals and their waste and are converted into nutrients for plants.

• carnivores

• decomposers

• consumers

• producers

All the green plants that provide the energy for consumers.

• herbivores

• decomposers

• producers

Which of the following is a primary component of an ecosystem that provides energy for all other organisms?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Producers

• Decomposers

What term describes the role an organism plays in its ecosystem, including its habitat and its interactions with other organisms?

• Niche

• Biome

• Community

• Population

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Plants

• Water

In an ecosystem, which group of organisms is responsible for recycling nutrients back into the soil?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Predators

What is the term for a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms?

• Habitat

• Biome

• Community

• Niche

Which of the following is a nonliving component of an ecosystem that affects living organisms?

• Animals

• Plants

• Soil

• Bacteria